Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya officially onboarding district leaders during the Gulu workshop

Group photo of district leaders, Ministry officials, UNCDF representatives and partners at the conclusion of the workshop

Mr. Stephen Koma, Commissioner District Inspection, signing the commitment board on behalf of the government.

The LoCAL Facility Coordinator, Eng. Paul Kasule speaking during the workshop

Technical officers participating in training sessions and group discussions

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PS, BEN KUMUMANYA CALLS FOR STRONGER COLLABORATION BETWEEN UNIVERSITIES AND GOVERNMENT

Joyce Babirye K July 3, 2026 No Comments

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government, Mr. Ben Kumumanya, has called for stronger collaboration between Universities and government in the implementation of government programmes…

The Ministry of Local Government has successfully concluded a two-day orientation workshop in Basic Bookkeeping Skills

Akoragye Winnie Comfort July 3, 2026 No Comments

The Ministry of Local Government has successfully concluded a two-day orientation workshop in Basic Bookkeeping Skills for Health Facility In-Charges from Lower Local Governments. Organized in Lira…

Strengthening Accountability in LLGs

Akoragye Winnie Comfort July 3, 2026 No Comments

Efforts to improve financial accountability in local governments gained momentum today as the Ministry of Local Government commenced a Basic Bookkeeping Skills Training for frontline officers from…

MOLG Pushes for Improved Financial Accountability as Basic Book-keeping Workshop in Hoima, Closes

Joyce Babirye K July 3, 2026 No Comments

The two-day Capacity Building Workshop on Basic Bookkeeping Skills for Lower Local Governments, held in Hoima, with a renewed call for integrity and precision in the management…

Minister Orders Strict Enforcement of Transport and Market Reforms in Mubende

Anthony Agripa July 1, 2026 No Comments

The Minister for Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara, has directed Mubende Municipal Council to implement a series of measures aimed at restoring order in the municipality, improving…

Hon. Barugahara Balaam Assures Continuity of Local Governance Ahead of Administrative Unit Elections

Anthony Agripa June 30, 2026 No Comments

The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, accompanied by the State Minister for Local Government, Hon. Nameere Justine Nsubuga, has assured Ugandans that governance and…

MoLG Expands Climate Resilience Efforts as LoCAL Facility Reaches 24 Districts

Akoragye Winnie Comfort June 15, 2026 No Comments

The Ministry of Local Government (MoLG), in partnership with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), has strengthened Uganda’s commitment to locally led climate action following the…

Commissioner for District Inspection, Mr. Idha Stephen Koma, representing the Permanent Secretary, Ben Kumumanya, officially opens the Review Workshop on the LG Compliance Inspection Manual

Anthony Agripa June 15, 2026 No Comments

The Commissioner for District Inspection, Mr. Koma Stephen officially opened a three-day workshop to review the Local Government Compliance Inspection Manual and integrate SAY Plus+ and Teenage…

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Our Vision is to have an effective and efficient Local Government system that provides quality, equitable and sustainable services to the population of Uganda.

Local Government Statistical Summary

4

Regions

16

Sub Regions

135

Districts

10

Cities

256

Counties

31

Municipalities

20

City Divisions

353

Constiuencies

1487

Sub Counties

89

Municipal Divisions

589

Town Councils

10716

Parish

71218

Villages

3515

Wards

19944

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Enhance value addition in key growth opportunities;
Consolidate and increase the stock and quality of productive infrastructure;
Enhance the productivity and social wellbeing of the population
Strengthen the role of the state in guiding and facilitating
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PS, BEN KUMUMANYA CALLS FOR STRONGER COLLABORATION BETWEEN UNIVERSITIES AND GOVERNMENT

Joyce Babirye K July 3, 2026 No Comments

The Ministry of Local Government has successfully concluded a two-day orientation workshop in Basic Bookkeeping Skills

Akoragye Winnie Comfort July 3, 2026 No Comments

Strengthening Accountability in LLGs

Akoragye Winnie Comfort July 3, 2026 No Comments

Efforts to improve financial accountability in local governments gained momentum today as the Ministry of Local Government commenced a Basic Bookkeeping Skills Training for frontline officers from Lower Local Governments…

MOLG Pushes for Improved Financial Accountability as Basic Book-keeping Workshop in Hoima, Closes

Joyce Babirye K July 3, 2026 No Comments

The two-day Capacity Building Workshop on Basic Bookkeeping Skills for Lower Local Governments, held in Hoima, with a renewed call for integrity and precision in the management of public resources.…

Minister Orders Strict Enforcement of Transport and Market Reforms in Mubende

Anthony Agripa July 1, 2026 No Comments

The Minister for Local Government, Hon. Balaam Barugahara, has directed Mubende Municipal Council to implement a series of measures aimed at restoring order in the municipality, improving road safety, and…

Hon. Barugahara Balaam Assures Continuity of Local Governance Ahead of Administrative Unit Elections

Anthony Agripa June 30, 2026 No Comments

The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, accompanied by the State Minister for Local Government, Hon. Nameere Justine Nsubuga, has assured Ugandans that governance and service delivery at…

MoLG Expands Climate Resilience Efforts as LoCAL Facility Reaches 24 Districts

Akoragye Winnie Comfort June 15, 2026 No Comments

The Ministry of Local Government (MoLG), in partnership with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), has strengthened Uganda’s commitment to locally led climate action following the successful conclusion of…

Commissioner for District Inspection, Mr. Idha Stephen Koma, representing the Permanent Secretary, Ben Kumumanya, officially opens the Review Workshop on the LG Compliance Inspection Manual

Anthony Agripa June 15, 2026 No Comments

The Commissioner for District Inspection, Mr. Koma Stephen officially opened a three-day workshop to review the Local Government Compliance Inspection Manual and integrate SAY Plus+ and Teenage Pregnancy Surveillance, Response…